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Watch: Virat Kohli Joins Smriti Mandhana And Co In Celebrations After WPL 2024 Victory

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally found their night of reckoning as glory as the Smriti Mandhana-led side won the first silverware of the franchise on Sunday, defeating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in the Women's Premier League (WPL) final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Chasing a target of 114, RCB achieved their goal with eight wickets and two balls to spare. RCB's first WPL success sparked celebrations all over social media. Ahead of the presentation ceremony, RCB captain Mandhana received a special video call from star batter and former skipper of the men's team Virat Kohli.

"Really Infectious": Faf Du Plessis On What Virat Kohli Brings To Table As Opener

After pulling out of the recently-concluded Test series against England, star batter Virat Kohli is set to return to action during the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli returned to India, following the birth of his son Akaay, and is set to join his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore's training camp. Kohli was in the UK to be with his wife Anushka Sharma, who gave birth to their second child, Akaay, on February 15. He had opted out of the England series, citing personal reasons.

"Many Guys Have Leapfrogged Him": Ex RCB Star On Virat Kohli Amid Reports Of T20 WC Snub

It is imperative for Virat Kohli to score big runs in the upcoming IPL to secure a berth in India's T20 World Cup-bound squad because a few other players have leapfrogged the star batter in the last couple of months, reckoned former South African pacer Dale Steyn. Kohli has not played for India since the T20I series against Afghanistan at home in January, skipping the ensuing five-match Test series against England owing to family reasons. "I think, look, it's very important that he scores runs because it will put him in a good frame going to the World Cup.

Virat Kohli Makes First Appearance Since Son Akaay's Birth, Gears Up For IPL 2024

Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli, who took a long break from the game during the national team's 5-match Test series against England, is back to cricketing duties. Kohli remained away from cricketing duties to be with his wife Anushka Sharma during the final stages of her pregnancy, announced that the couple has been blessed with a baby boy Akaay. Following Akaay's birth, Kohli continued to give his cricketing responsibilities a miss but is now back ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.

"IPL Will Be Important But...": Report On India's T20 World Cup 2024 Team Selection

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has played a major role in India's team selection for the shortest format of the sport in the past but it not be the only criteria for the players heading to the T20 World Cup 2024, according to a report by Hindustan Times. According to the report, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel has more or less decided on the cricketers who will be included in the World Cup squad and unless there is a breakthrough performance or a huge dip in form, there are not going to be big changes to the list.

"Who Is Saying This?": On Virat Kohli's Missing T20 World Cup, Ex-India Star Blasts Rumour-Mongers

Amid of a lot uncertainly over Virat Kohli's selection for T20 World Cup 2024, former India batter Krishnamachari Srikkanth has given a massive verdict. Kohli has played only two T20I matches in 2024 with many speculating that the BCCI is not conserding him for the upcoming mega event in USA and the West Indies. Srikkanth said that Kohli is a must in the team if India have to win the title. The former India cricketer also lashed out at the "rumour-mongers".

"He Would Be Lamenting It": Harbhajan Singh On Virat Kohli's 'Unfinished Business'

Virat Kohli is one of the best batters in the world. Be it in terms of stats or his style of play, the right-handed batter could be seen dominating on all fronts. Despite the player achieving so much in his life through his sensational performances, former India spinner and ex-teammate Harbhajan Singh feels that Kohli still has some 'unfinished business'. The retired India player said that the drought of the World Cup trophy since 2011 is something that Kohli would be lamenting.

"Don't Think It's Going To Be The Last T20 World Cup For Virat Kohli": Ex-India Star's Huge Prediction

A rejuvenated Virat Kohli will be in a good mental frame after returning from a break and will look to capitalise on it during the IPL, said former Indian cricketer Subramanium Badrinath on Friday. Kohli, the only player in history of IPL to play 16 seasons for one franchise -- Royal Challengers Bangalore, is all set to return to action during the IPL after a paternity break that ruled him out of the marquee five-Test series against England. "He will be fresh (both) physically and mentally. God bless him that he has become the father to his second kid, so he will be back in a very good mental frame and will look to capitalise on it," Badrinath told PTI during a Star Sports Tamil IPL event.

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Watch: Virat Kohli Joins Smriti Mandhana And Co In Celebrations After WPL 2024 Victory

"Really Infectious": Faf Du Plessis On What Virat Kohli Brings To Table As Opener

"Many Guys Have Leapfrogged Him": Ex RCB Star On Virat Kohli Amid Reports Of T20 WC Snub

Virat Kohli Makes First Appearance Since Son Akaay's Birth, Gears Up For IPL 2024

"IPL Will Be Important But...": Report On India's T20 World Cup 2024 Team Selection

"Who Is Saying This?": On Virat Kohli's Missing T20 World Cup, Ex-India Star Blasts Rumour-Mongers

"He Would Be Lamenting It": Harbhajan Singh On Virat Kohli's 'Unfinished Business'

"Don't Think It's Going To Be The Last T20 World Cup For Virat Kohli": Ex-India Star's Huge Prediction